by localisewm | Nov 27, 2019 | Economy, Localisation
We continue our series of blogs exploring best practice examples of Community Economic Development from around the globe, this time we take a (digital) trip to Montreal, Canada to understand how RESO has helped consolidate and develop South-West companies to create...
by localisewm | Oct 14, 2019 | Economics, Local economies, Localisation
Cape Breton island, located on Canada’s Atlantic seaboard, has a population of approximately 100,000 and in recent years has attempted to take back control of its economy through the development of community economic development, spearheaded by community development...
by localisewm | Sep 18, 2019 | Economy, Globalisation, Localisation
With politically motivated disruptions to the globalised trading system increasing the risk of another global crash; Localise West Midlands continues to advocate for a radical decentralisation of capital and power to local economies, to help build a more economically...
by localisewm | Sep 12, 2019 | Economy, Local economies, Localisation
Enfield, North London, has been recovering from de-industrialisation during the 1980s and unemployment, low skills and deprivation remain stubbornly high. These challenges have been compounded by the drive for public sector austerity which has removed many low skilled...
by localisewm | Aug 8, 2019 | Localisation
Mainstreaming Community Economic Development is about encouraging economic development to develop from within. About understanding and building upon an area’s existing strengths so that it can flourish by maximising the local economic and social benefits for all. It’s...
by localisewm | Jun 6, 2019 | Local economies, Local government, Localisation, People power, Politics, Regional economies, Retail, Sustainability
With recent news that retail jobs have fallen in every UK region outside of London and that Amazon is trialling pop-up ‘Clicks and Mortar’ stores in the UK, which will be stocked with products from independent online retailers. We looked at the ongoing debates about...
